Banskheda - Harrai, Chhindwara

Banskheda is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Gangai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banskheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banskheda is 494051. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.15 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Banskheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Banskheda

According to the 2011 Census, Banskheda village had a total population of 257 people, including 116 males and 141 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,216 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.77%, with male literacy at 58.76% and female literacy at 42.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 257.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Banskheda

Banskheda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Banskheda

Banskheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salichauka Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Banskheda is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Banskheda is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banskheda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Banskheda village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Banskheda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Banskheda village are given below:

FAQs about Banskheda